High blood pressure (BP) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular as well as non-cardiovascular diseases. Underlying molecular pathways related to BP regulation are not fully understood. The aim of the project is to identify ethnic-specific metabolites associated with cross-sectional measures of blood pressure levels and hypertension status. The project leaders have already found associations between specific metabolites and blood pressure levels or hypertension status in their discovery cohorts. Replication analyses will be conducted in several cohorts that are members of the CHARGE Metabolomics consortium, including ALSPAC.